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Shimshal Braldu Lukpa
la to Snow lake Askoli trek
Day 1-2
Islamabad:
Arrival at Islamabad meets and transfers to hotel. Afternoon visit the Faisal
Mosque the predominant Mosque with its modern Architecture and Damn
–e- Koh from where you have the magnificent view of Islamabad visit
the colourful bazaars of Twin City and Lok versa Museum.
Day 3 slamabad to Hunza:
We will move with the early birds in a Hiace / Coaster our
destination will be Chilas and the road will be the eight wonder of
the world the famous Karakoram High way, the unique high way which provides one
of the most adventurous and scenic journey which snakes through the
three great mountain ranges our first stop will be Manshera
the main attraction here is Ashokan Inscription It is one of the oldest
surviving writing of any historical significance in the subcontinent. The
Mauryan emperor Ashoka (272-231 BC) ruled over the subcontinent. He ordered a
series of edicts to be inscribed on rocks all over his empire. Now days at two
places in Pakistan these edicts have been found one at Manshera and other at
Shahbaz Garhi, our next stop will be Sharkool ( 1750 m) taking the sip of
tea with the morning fresh cool breeze will make you fresh . A new partner will
join you at Thakot the Mighty Indus and then we will enter in "Kohistan"
Literally meaning "Land of Mountains" and also known as Yaghistan or
" Land of the ungovernable". This is one of the most fascinating,
Wildest and most in hospital stretches of the entire KKH and geologically the
unstable of all. It is here that the Indian geological plate grinds against the
Asian plate.
Take a Lunch at Besham and in the evening we will reach Chilas. Over night
at Panorama
Once again we will start our Journey early in the morning so that we can reach
Hunza well in time to See the beautiful Baltit and Altit Forts and
take a Dinner at Duikar ( 2700)m from where you can have a magnificent view of
Hunza at night.but first While traveling on KKH we will also see Nanga
Parbat.8125 meter giant also called as Naked Mountain the name is in
reference to 4500 meter wall of southern face that is too abrupt for a
snow to stick and also got very awesome reputation to be called as Killer
Mountain nearly 50 climber has lost their lives on this mountain. It is
also famous for stories of fairies spirits and giant snow snakes some says
30 meter long and unpredictable avalanches
Our next stop will be the at a sign marks the place as a unique spot and
Name the Junction Point, Where three mountain ranges meet the Hindukush,
the Himalayas, the Karakorum what a matchless view Lunch beneath the
Rakaposhi ( 7885m).
Day 5 Hunza to
Shimshal (3000m):
One of Exceptional day of your life we will left Hunza at 6:30 in the morning
for the unusual views of Passu glacier from KKH and Shisper
peak(7600m) ,Passu peak (7200m) Batura glacier and Batura groups, we will take a
Right turn from Passu to the valley of Shimshal which has 45 km from Passu and 3
hours jeep drive. Views are coming Distger sar (7885m) Mallangutti
sar (7200m) Korner 123(5600m, 5800,6000m) White horn (6400m) and Mallangutti
glacier before reaching to shimshal Over night at Sifatullah guest house
Day 6 Rest day
Rest in Shimshal or do a hike, attend cultural program.
Day 7 Shimshal to Pasthfurzin
Start from Shimshal village at 5;30 and cross the Shimshal river to Bandsar( a
small village parts of shimshal) After 2 hours easy trek to reach in Pamirthung
where we cross the Pamirthung river with suspension bridge to Garsar, which
is almost precipitous climbing .During ascent each team member should stock
enough water as from Garsar to Pasthfuzin it is not to be had. Take lunch
at Garsar and view the Yazghal glacier, White Horn.Distgir Sar and other famous
mountains from this location; Kurdapin glacier is also visible from this point.
After rest trek traverse to Pasthfuzin.which is located in a narrow valley.
Very comfort place. Local people made campsite. Over night in tent
Day 8 Pathfurzin to Arbabpurin
At the beginning 1hours climb the steep screw and decent to Woochfurzin where is
huts and decent the difficult parts of the way to Pamirthung where you will
cross the bridge called Chichan Bridge( named after a person who has funded to
build this bridge for community of Shimshal) and reach to Parin a place
for lunch and then 2 hour abrupt climb to reach Parinsar from her you can
see Maidur Valley, Chashkin (6000m) peaks, Mangligh Sar(6050m)
traverse walk to Arbabpurin
Day 9 Arbabprin to Shujarab
Easy trek to Shujarab which is the summer pasture, and the people of Shimshal
stay there 4 months (June and September) with the cattles
Day 10 Shujarab to Shimshal pass(4745m)
Shujarab to Shimshal pass is a steep trek and the part till
Gulchinwashk is the toughtest but after that the lush green land will
reward you. A paradise for adventure lovers on you way you will herds of cattles
and and two beautiful lakes lupwhooyee and Zaklayee camp beside
the lake Over night in tent
Day 11 Shimshal pass
After herd trek from shimshal to shimshal pass should take a comfortable rests
at shimshal pass
Day 12 Shimshal pass to
Chikoor
Day 13 Chikoor to wasam
Day 14-19
Wasam to Snow
lak Bc
Lukpa la pass 5700m
Day 20 Snow lake
to Mafogoro A
challenging day the trek will be for about 5 to 6 hours over ice and
snow.Careful to steer clear of crevasses along the way. Make safety between
porters and Team members then enter into the miraculous place Snow
Lake. From there you can catch sight of Simgang Glacier, Biafo
Hispar,Hispar Pass.Binnta brak
View Lukpa la pass and
SimGang Glacier
Day 21 Marfogro to
Biantha (4,000 m):Most beautiful
Campsite trek. From Marfogoro we get on to the White Biafo Glacier where
the walking is easier and then we obliquely walk across the Biafo to reach its
other side near Mango. After six hour 6 hours of you can have the beautiful Latok
Group.
Day 22
Bianta to Mongo
(3,700m):
trek to Mango This can take 4 hours or more. We walk on the moraines of Biafo
Glacier. Walking on the rocky path is not an easy job.
Day 23
Mango to Namla
(3,650 m): The gruelingwalk on
moraine which take 5-6 hours to Namla, From the camp site you can see
Baltoro glacier, Payu Peak and abundant unnamed peaks
Day 24
Namla to Askoli Trek 3-4 hours trek
to Askoli It is an easy ,walk on moraine to the right sheer of the
rock,you will perceive hot day of the trek
Day25
Askoli to Skardu
Jeep 6
hours drive to Skardu Over night at Hotel
Day 26 Skardu rest and
Sightseen of Skardu
Day 27-28 Skardu
to Islamabad
Flight
to Islamabad incase unfavorable weather drive to Chilas Over night
Hotel
2nd day drive to Islamabad
Day 29
Flight to home
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